Post your Bird Portraits (2)

sogs wrote in post #19446388
Great shot! Definitely different.

Thanks for your much appreciated comment, sogs!

Fox Sparrow, Fall Migration

A tricolored heron scratching an itch.

Canon R7

shooz wrote in post #19446171

Prothonotary warbler from June

Stunning! I literally gasped!

R7 RF 100-400

Bald ibis

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Horned Grebe

A very productive day.....

Rayk wrote in post #19446651
A very productive day.....

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Gorgeous colors!

Jorgac wrote in post #19446121
Black-collared barbet & chick

Very attractive bird.
Interesting to see their varying habits around the globe .
Beautifully captured Charles

shooz wrote in post #19446171
Prothonotary warbler from June

Wow!
Stunning work Dave.

steveb108 wrote in post #19446279
Wattled Crane, Botswana (only about 14,000 still around)

Steve these are indeed beautiful birds and very nicely composed
Incredible details and colours
They're tall birds and I read long lived, 20-30 years.

jimmy_racoon wrote in post #19446364
Great portrait
Nice job on this difficult exposure
Lovely detail and color

Thanks James, very much appreciated

chrisa wrote in post #19445815
Dark eyed Junco

Very nicely composed.
Attractive little bird on a nice rustic perch.
Beautiful

Tom in Arizona wrote in post #19445816
Broad-billed Hummingbird...

Lovely capture Tom.
It's vibrant colours really stand out against the natural surrounds

Cog2020 wrote in post #19445868
Yellow wagtail

Lovely couple of birds.
The wagtail stands out very nicely against the grass. Beautifully composed

BirdsofBC wrote in post #19445888
the first Shrike i've ever seen.too much crop for me so will go back for more.

That's really nice BofBC.
Captured that moment showing it's beautiful form and feather details.

Rayk wrote in post #19446651
A very productive day.....

Looks like you were both productive.
Beautifully captured Ray.

Archibald wrote in post #19446176
Very nice!

Melissa6 wrote in post #19446611
Stunning! I literally gasped!

avondale87 wrote in post #19446659
Wow!
Stunning work Dave.
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Thanks ߙ all !

Thanks Mike !

4huskers wrote in post #19446338
Summer Tanager

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Strikingly beautiful close-up shot of the Summer Tanager, 4huskers!

Mannyromano123 wrote in post #19446353
Coots Gone Wild II
Second time this year I've seen coots in a fishing frenzy.

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Very interesting shots, Manny. I see coots all the time, but never ever in a fishing frenzy. Quite amazing, for sure!

jimmy_racoon wrote in post #19446358
Canada goose

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Quite an appealing Canada goose shot, Jimmy! The waves and colors in the water really add to the overall appeal of the image.

Cog2020 wrote in post #19446463
Laughing dove

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Both the water pipit and the laughing dove are beautifully composed photos, Cog! Quite attractive shots.

paul katinas wrote in post #19446478
Hooded Merganser
Happy trails.

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What a killer shot, Paul! You really nailed this one! I would title it "Symphony Conductor."

avondale87 wrote in post #19446489
Seeing Cog's Pipit above reminded me how similar they are to ours.
Australasian Pipit
The Australasian Pipit is found across Australia. It is also found in New Guinea, New Zealand, as well as being widespread across Africa and Asia.

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This is really a lovely capture, Richard! I like the rusty ol' metal fence post perch, and the the pipit is beautifully separated from the blurred background...giving the photograph a nice 3D appearance.

Tom in Arizona wrote in post #19446535
Northern Cardinal...

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Beautiful, Tom! It is not possible for me to become bored looking at cardinals.

steveb108 wrote in post #19446588
Fox Sparrow, Fall Migration

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Very nice capture of the fox sparrow, Steve!

jimmy_racoon wrote in post #19446362
Wonderful profile, Mike
Love the light just skimming across his head
Beautiful textures & detail

Your compliment is very encouraging and thoughtful, Jimmy! Thank you kindly.

Lame-Duck wrote in post #19446713
Very interesting shots, Manny. I see coots all the time, but never ever in a fishing frenzy. Quite amazing, for sure!

Thank you Mike, yesterday was very unusual indeed as I capped two different sets of coots that caught or processed 2 different fish. Two more shots below illustrate the "frenzy" behavior the coots were exhibiting.

Image #1, 11:26 AM, shows a coot pounding a beheaded fish to pieces. His 2 buddies joined in and took cuts for themselves.

Image #2, 11:31 AM shows another coot pushing its prize (with head intact) to its den. The fish appeared to still be alive!